Counseling psychology is a general practice and health service provider specialty in professional psychology. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages.
Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations.
ounseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well‐being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
Across all stages of development (i.e., childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older age), counseling psychologists focus on:
Healthy aspects and strengths of clients (whether being seen as individuals, couples, families, groups or organizations.
Environmental/situational influences (how cultural, gender and lifestyle issues shape people’s experiences and concerns).
Issues of diversity and social justice (e.g., advocacy).
The role of career and work in peoples’ lives..
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